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Shop the best Forestdale internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.41%
2 providers - 95.82%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Forestdale is comparable to the rest of Massachusetts - 100%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Forestdale area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Forestdale residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Forestdale, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the Forestdale area, and 95.82% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Forestdale's four internet providers, prices start at $20 and available download speeds reach up to 200 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Xfinity | 251 Mbps | 22 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Forestdale.
The largest internet providers in Forestdale are Xfinity, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Forestdale.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Forestdale residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Forestdale’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Forestdale residents.
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Forestdale covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Forestdale residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $20/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Forestdale, $40.00.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.80 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Forestdale, $1.90.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 200 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Forestdale. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Forestdale's providers, 83 Mbps.
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Forestdale covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Forestdale where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $49.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Forestdale, $40.00.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Forestdale, $1.90.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Forestdale. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Forestdale's providers, 83 Mbps.
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Forestdale covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Forestdale where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for Viasat start at $50/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Forestdale, $40.00.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.17 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Forestdale, $1.90.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Forestdale. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Forestdale's providers, 83 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Forestdale with download speeds up to 200 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Forestdale. The next fastest internet provider in Forestdale is HughesNet, offering download speeds up to 25 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Forestdale with plans starting at $20/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Forestdale, $40.00.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
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